Detached 4 bed with air-to-air heat pump

Fowlmere Road, Shepreth

AT A GLANCE

Property: Detached
Type: Retrofit
Built: 1965 with extension and refurbishment approx 2005
Floor area: 223 m²
EV Charger: 1

Feature Categories:

• Insulation and draught-proofing

• Heat mitigation

ABOUT THE HOME

Retired back to living in the UK after living and working in Australia.

WHY THE PROJECT?

Having lived in Australia where “reverse-cycle aircon” was normal in houses and seeing the increasing likelihood of very hot and prolonged UK summers, we decided on installing an Air to Air system which works well for both cooling and heating. Great in summer and a wonderful boost system in winter when we don’t want to heat the whole house.

Double glazing, a modern gas-fired CH system, loft insulation, and partial cavity insulation were installed prior to our buying the house.

One half of the house always felt colder than the other. When we investigated, there was no cavity wall insulation. So we had it put in and the difference was immediately noticeable.

THE PROJECT

Contacted Air Conditioning and cavity wall insulation firms. Got three quotes from the ones that impressed us as being professional and chose the one we thought most likely to deliver a good project at a reasonable price. Energy saving and comfort.

THE WORKS

INSULATION & DRAUGHT-PROOFING

Cavity wall insulation in the ole part of the house. Air to Air system installed in bedrooms and main downstairs rooms.

Recommendation: 8/10

Much greater comfort. Energy bills lower. We changed energy providers and rates so difficult to compare before and after costs.

HEAT MITIGATION

BBS Air Conditioning Ltd. Mitsubishi units installed for two bedrooms (Main and Guest), three downstairs (Kitchen diner, sitting room and study).

HEAT MITIGATION INSTALLER: BBS Air Conditioning

Recommendation: 10/10

LESSONS LEARNT & ADVICE

FIGURES

COSTS

OCCUPANCY
Adults: 2
Floor area: 223 m²
Start: 2026-10-30
End: 2026-10-30